Salt to miss ENG vs WI T20Is: Why will RCB batter not be playing? All you need to know

Phil Salt will miss England's T20I series against the West Indies due to paternity leave, with Jamie Smith replacing him in the squad. Salt recently played a crucial role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory, scoring 403 runs and contributing significantly in the final. England's T20I series begins in Durham, followed by matches in Bristol and Southampton.